Unless a hunter is fortunate to be on a large tract of land that is off limits to other hunters, the statewide first day is important. The first day is a time when deer haven’t been pressured by other rifle deer hunters. Late season archery: Late-season archers connect with trophy-size bucks in Pennsylvania Only 1% of the participants have never hunted on an opening day. The findings show 91% typically hunt on the opening day of the regular firearms season.
The study, performed by Responsive Management, a company from Harrisonburg, Virginia, that conducts surveys about natural resources and outdoor recreation, revealed how important the first day of deer season is to license holders. Half of the respondents said the Saturday opening made their participation on the opening day with their child or children more likely to happen. While the child may be off school, it also has to be a convenient day for the adults who might have to work on weekdays. The Saturday opener has helped parents take their children on the first day.
Incredible trophies: Hunters find monster-size antlers during rifle deer season Nearly all of those who oppose having opening day on the Saturday after Thanksgiving would prefer to have it on the Monday after Thanksgiving. The study showed the top reasons hunters said they support the Saturday opener are that they have work obligations on Monday, the Saturday opener provides increased hunting opportunities for themselves and others, and convenience with their child’s school schedule.Īmong those who oppose the Saturday opener, the most common reasons are that Monday was the tradition, their setup and enjoyment of hunting camp is rushed, and the opener is too rushed after Thanksgiving. New trophies: New records, antlers and outdoor shows in Pennsylvania